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Sunday's moves: Bengals re-sign Mike Nugent; Redskins keep snapper

What once appeared to be a robust market for kickers continues to diminish with the official start of NFL free agency still two days away. Mike Nugent re-upped with the Bengals for two year Sunday, according

He was the team's franchise player in 2012 but didn't make it through the season after suffering a calf strain in December. The former Ohio State star has made 83.8% of his field-goal tries with Cincinnati and has been solid on kickoffs.

The Bengals also locked up defensive end Wallace Gilberry. According to a person with knowledge of the agreement, the deal is for three years at $6.75 million. The person requested anonymity, because terms of the contract have not been made public.

In 14 regular-season games, Gilberry had 6.5 sacks, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. He returned one of those fumbled for his first career touchdown in a Week 15 win at Philadelphia. He also had 34 tackles, nine QB pressures and two tackles for loss.

The Tennessee Titans reached an agreement with Rob Bironas Thursday, and the San Diego Chargers struck a four-year accord with Nick Novak on Saturday.

At the very least, the Washington Redskins know they'll get a whole lot of toughness out of the deal they just gave Nick Sundberg.

The team has agreed to terms on a four-year deal with its long snapper, who finished last seasons' Week 1 victory over the New Orleans Saints despite suffering a broken arm. Sundberg's agent confirmed the agreement.

Sundberg, who was slated to be a restricted free agent on Tuesday, missed eight games with his injury. He returned to finish the season for Washington.

Rams ready to release veteran safety

The St. Louis Rams have informed safety Quintin Mikell he'll be released on Monday, Mikell's agent confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

Mikell is 32 but has missed only one game in the last five seasons and only five in his career. He had two interceptions and four sacks in two seasons with the Rams and was credited with a career-high 101 tackles last season.

Mikell will find himself in a field of free-agent safeties that will be loaded with veterans, such as Dashon Goldson, LaRon Landry, Charles Woodson, Ed Reed and Kenny Phillips. Goldson has the best shot at a big payday.